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Lyrics & meaning

Manadhai En Moodinaai

From Clap · 2023

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Clap
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
12 Dec 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Ullam urudhi kondaalae
Ulagam un kaiyilae
Vazhvu unakagavae
Pookum kaalam idhu
Sorvu vendamadaa ho
Chinna paruvam idhu
Sirumeen neendhi poga
Solli thandhargala
Kuyilgal parandhu sella
Paadam sonnargalaa
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Paadhaigal pottu thaana
Megangal vaanil pogum
Hmm mm mm hmm mmm mm
Vidhigalai than vagutha pinbu
Thaenaaga thendral veesum
Malarum malar vanathilae
Oru sila sedigal poothalum
Pothidum malargalae pookum
Pootha malar pola nee vaa
Malarndhu manam veesa vaa
Aruvi pola kuruvi pola
Manathu marattumae
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Ullam urudhi kondaalae
Ulagam un kaiyilae
Thoongathae thoongum vizhigal
Paarkathae pudhiya vidiyal
Hmmm mmm hmmm mmm
Ennam pol vaazhvu irukkum
Enni paar sakthi pirakkum
Thaayin madi polavae
Unakkoru thandhai tholundu
Vetri varum ullam thalaraadhae
Virudhum poo maalaiyum
Thozhil thannaal vizhum
Vetri tholvi ellai illa
Odi kondae iru
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Ullam urudhi kondaalae
Ulagam un kaiyilae
Vazhvu unakagavae
Pookum kaalam idhu
Sorvu vendamadaa ho
Chinna paruvam idhu
Sirumeen neendhi poga
Solli thandhargala
Kuyilgal parandhu sella
Paadam sonnargalaa
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Manadhai yen moodinai nee
Thirandhu vei selvamae
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
If your heart stays strong and firm,
the world is in your hands.
Life is only for you to live,
this is your time to bloom.
Do not lose heart, oh,
this is your youthful age.
For a little fish to swim,
did anyone ever teach it?
For cuckoos to fly across the sky,
did anyone give them lessons?
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
Is it only when paths are made
that clouds travel across the sky?
Hmm mm mm hmm mmm mm
Does the breeze set rules for itself
before blowing sweet as honey?
In a garden full of blossoms,
even if only a few plants bloom,
flowers will still bloom aplenty.
Come forward like a blossomed flower,
come, bloom and spread your fragrance.
Like a waterfall, like a sparrow,
let your heart break free.
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
If your heart stays strong and firm,
the world is in your hands.
Do not fall asleep, for sleeping eyes
will never see a new dawn.
Hmm mmm hmm mmm
Life will shape itself as your thoughts do,
believe in yourself and strength will rise.
Just like a mother's gentle lap,
you have a father's shoulder to lean on.
Victory will arrive, do not lose hope;
awards and flower garlands
will naturally fall upon your shoulders.
There are no limits to victory or defeat,
just keep on running.
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
If your heart stays strong and firm,
the world is in your hands.
Life is only for you to live,
this is your time to bloom.
Do not lose heart, oh,
this is your youthful age.
For a little fish to swim,
did anyone ever teach it?
For cuckoos to fly across the sky,
did anyone give them lessons?
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
Why did you close your heart?
Keep it open, my precious child.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Manadhai Yen Moodinai Nee from the movie Clap is an inspiring motivational anthem that encourages individuals to break free from self-doubt, mental blockage, and despair. It reminds the listener that natural talents and inner strength do not require artificial guidance, drawing parallels to how fish swim and birds fly instinctively. The lyrics urge youth to stay resolute, run towards their goals tirelessly, and embrace life with enthusiasm, assuring that perseverance will naturally lead to triumph and recognition.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

“Aruvi pola kuruvi pola”

Comparing the desired freedom and joy of the human mind to the flowing nature of a waterfall ('Aruvi pola') and the uninhibited spirit of a bird ('kuruvi pola').

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)

“Sirumeen neendhi poga / Solli thandhargala”

Using rhetorical questions about fish learning to swim and birds learning to fly to emphasize innate capability and natural instinct.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Ennam pol vaazhvu irukkum / Enni paar sakthi pirakkum”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ennam' and 'Enni' creating rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Clap (2022) is a sports drama starring Aadhi Pinisetty and Aakanksha Singh. This inspirational track was composed and sung by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi, highlighting the mentor-protagonist emotional bond and perseverance in athletics.

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